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The Vile Village (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #7)

Lemony Snicket
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The Vile Village (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #7)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2001

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Lemony Snicket

The Vile Village (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #7)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Village of V.F.D. • Contemporary

Publication Year

2001

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Vile Village by Lemony Snicket, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire, along with their guardian, face harsh conditions and strict societal rules in a village they hoped would be a safe haven. They navigate numerous challenges while seeking clues about their parents' mysterious past and trying to evade the villain Count Olaf.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

147,818 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Vile Village by Lemony Snicket offers a mix of engaging mystery and dark humor, characteristic of the series. Positive reviews highlight its clever wordplay and unique narrative style. However, some readers find the repetitive plot elements less appealing. Overall, it's praised for maintaining the series' quirky charm but criticized for predictability.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Vile Village (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #7)?

Readers of The Vile Village by Lemony Snicket will delight in enigmatic tales, Gothic settings, and clever wordplay. Ideal for fans of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, this book attracts those who enjoy dark humor and intricate mysteries woven with wit and ingenuity.

4.3

147,818 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Village of V.F.D. • Contemporary

Publication Year

2001

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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